Ukraine's Cyber Police Seizes €4.3 Million Crypto Scam Network
Ukrainian authorities dismantle a crypto investment scam ring, arresting four suspects and seizing €90,000 in assets.
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CTM360 Reveals the Deceptive Tactics of Fake Gift Card Scams
CTM360 exposes a global scam exploiting trusted brands, tricking users into fake reward systems.
European Law Enforcement Seizes 100 Servers in Investment Scam Crackdown
European authorities dismantle a criminal network targeting potential victims worldwide with fraudulent investment schemes.
Extradition of Chinese Man for $36 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
Chinese national extradited for role in massive crypto investment fraud targeting 174 victims in the US.
Google Chrome Enhances Scam Detection with Gemini: A Comprehensive Guide
Google Chrome is introducing new scam protections powered by Gemini, enhancing user safety from phishing and other scams. Learn how to stay vigilant and take action against deceptive websites and ClickFix attacks.
How Theranos Tricked the Tech World: A Comprehensive Guide to Avoiding Similar Scams
Elizabeth Holmes's Theranos deception highlights the importance of critical thinking and due diligence in evaluating new medical technologies. Learn how to spot red flags and ensure your health data is secure.
Google reminds Android users of an overlooked scam detection tool
Circle to Search and Google Lens can also help you detect scams!
Android gets AI defenses against messaging scams, fake calls
Google announced new AI-powered defenses against scam messages and call-forwarding abuse on Android, currently rolling out to eligible devices.
Vietnamese Man Charged in $16 Million 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Scam
Vietnamese national Trung Nguyen Van charged in $16 million crypto scam, part of a broader $125 million wire fraud scheme targeting U.S. citizens.
Old-School Credit Card Scams Are Far From Dead
In an era of increasingly sophisticated AI-fueled scams, a retro threat may be lurking in your.
Party Invite Phishing Scams Are the New Missed Connections
Email scams that look like an Evite or Paperless Post invitation are meant to snatch your data.
Scam Detection in Messages goes global, but the US gets a little something extra
Google widens Scam Detection's to multiple countries, but saves the best bit for.
Google’s Scam Detection feature is expanding to even more Android brands
Google's Scam Detection feature could soon be coming to Xiaomi phones, according to evidence we found in the Google Phone.
Microsoft Teams Becomes a Haven for Scammers in China: A Comprehensive Guide
Microsoft Teams, once trusted, has become a breeding ground for scammers in China, leading to millions of dollars lost.
Pixel phones could soon monitor outgoing calls for scams, too
Google's AI may soon be able to monitor outgoing calls for sketchy.
WhatsApp rolls out new feature that flags potential scam messages
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new optional "Scam Alert" feature, which uses a local machine learning model to warn users when scammers are targeting them.
AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans
Researchers pitted a person against a Claude agent and found that, after a week of texting, the AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust”.
How to Recognize and Avoid the $2,000 Sextortion Email Scam Using Leaked Data
Threat actors are exploiting leaked data from the ShinyHunters group to send sextortion emails demanding $2,000 in Bitcoin. This article provides a detailed guide on how to recognize and avoid such scams.
Satellite Images Reveal Surge in Myanmar's Scam Compound Activity
Satellite images have revealed a significant increase in scam compound activity in Myanmar, indicating that efforts to crack down on these criminal operations last year were largely ineffective.
Investment Fraud Scam: A Comprehensive Guide to Detecting and Preventing Cybercrime
Dutch police have dismantled a major investment fraud ring suspected of stealing over €100 million. This guide provides insights into the modus operandi, technical aspects, and prevention strategies.
Navigating Online Romance Scams: A Deeper Dive into Carlos Barragán's 'The Yahoo Boys'
Joining WIRED Book Club, author Carlos Barragán shares insights from his book 'The Yahoo Boys,' revealing the dark side of online romance scams in Nigeria, blending humor and heartache in a compelling narrative.
World Cup Scams Are Getting Harder to Spot
From fake tickets to cloned websites, AI is magnifying World Cup scams. Can fans distinguish between what’s real and what’s not?
FBI Warns of Crypto Scams Using Couriers to Steal Money
The FBI has warned of a new scam where fraudsters use couriers to collect money from crypto investment victims, known as pig butchering or romance baiting.
How Crypto Scams Targeted Gay Adult Content Creators on X: The Patrick Bewley Case
Patrick Bewley, a gay OnlyFans star, experienced a severe hack that turned his X feed into a platform for MAGA propaganda. This article delves into the specifics of the attack and its aftermath.
Malwarebytes Launches Scam Number Check: A Free Tool to Verify Unknown Phone Calls
Malwarebytes has introduced Scam Number Check, a free tool designed to help users verify if an unknown phone number might be linked to scam activity, offering insights into potential threats without requiring sign-in or account creation.
Google adds Android protection against AI deepfake scam calls
Google is introducing a new Android security feature that will detect and flag phone calls in which scammers use artificial intelligence to impersonate a user's personal contacts.
Android Is Fighting Phone Scams With a New Feature to Prove Who’s Calling
Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever’s calling you is who they appear to.
How to Shop Safely on Amazon: Avoiding Scams and Bad Gadgets
When shopping on Amazon, it's crucial to know which brands are high-quality and which listings are legitimate. This guide offers tips for identifying trustworthy sellers and avoiding scams during Prime Big Deal Days.
Video: Scam Researcher shows how he tricks scammers with AI
A selected YouTube video about Home Lab, with context from NetworkChuck and a practical checklist before watching.
Phishing scams: to start today
A practical, in-depth guide on Phishing scams: to start today with concrete technical steps, security configurations and verification methods.